Design Protection
A design, referred to as a Community design at the European level, is a legal protection that secures the external appearance of a product. By registering a design, the owner is able to claim the exclusive right to use this design and prevent imitations by third parties. The protection covers aesthetic features such as shape, pattern, colours and surface textures that render the product unique and provide it with a visual identity. Design protection is particularly valuable for companies that want to stand out in the market through creative styling and innovative product designs. Whether in the fashion industry, furniture design or electronics - design protection strengthens competitiveness and helps to safeguard investments in product development. The period of design protection is usually 5 years and can be extended up to 25 years. During registration, the office checks whether the formal requirements are met, but does not conduct a substantive examination of novelty and individual character of the design. Therefore, thorough research is necessary to ensure that the design is effectively novel and does not infringe any earlier rights. Well-secured design protection helps to preserve the visual identity of a product and establish it on the market in the long term.



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I accompany you from the examination of the protectability of a design to the preparation of drawings and registration in order to optimally position the identity and presence of your design in the market.


